We will be shooting today, Sunday 15th June, on the top field of Gordano school. Please arrive promptly at 1.30 to help set up the range. Thank you.
Gordano Valley Archers was founded in November 2004 at Gordano School, St Mary's Road, Portishead, North Somerset.
Although the initial intention was to create an after-school club it soon became apparent there was a large demand for archery in the wider community. The club has been successful in obtaining funding from outside agencies and we would like to take this opportunity to thanks Kira Kemp (North Somerset Council Community Involvement), Ron Enoch (Gordano School Sports Centre Manager) and Sophie Rich (North Somerset Council Life Long Learning Section) in securing funding and for their continued efforts on behalf of the club.
The club has also received a very generous grant form the Silver Jubilee Trust which supports the enrichment and enhancement of education at Gordano School.
For further details you can contact the Club Chairman, Paul Maines either by email or on 01275 842606 or the Secretary, Ann Taylor by email or on 0117 9635816.
The object of the Gordano Valley Archers is to actively promote and encourage the sport of archery.
We aim to ensure that participation in the sport and membership of the club will be open to all regardless of gender, disability or race.
Due to the generous support we have received we are able to shoot at any time during the school holidays and light evenings at the wish of the members. While we can sometimes use the indoor facilities, we shoot outside whenever possible.
In addition, we have the following specific group sessions: NB GNAS safety criteria must be met at all times.
After completing the beginners' course, all archers must join the club if they wish to continue shooting.
In line with the sport's governing body, the
Grand National Archery Society (GNAS), membership runs from 1
October to 30 September each year. The fees for the current year are
Each time an archer shoots, a 'boss fee' is payable:
Created: 21 November 2004
Updated: 2 December 2006